Ready for Magic?

http://www.magiconline.com/wwd-magic

Magic is one of the highlights of the year for the fashion industry. Buyers and fashion professionals from all over the world come out to Las Vegas to attend this tradeshow. Buyers are excited to see new trends being showcased in the market as well as what products they can buy for their stores. This is equally an exciting time for exhibitors. If you are a fashion brand that sells to different stores and boutiques then setting up a booth at magic can be a great way to take your business to the next level. Thousands of buyers will walk the floors of the show and get a chance to see what your brand is all about. I have attended this show many times as a buyer looking for new products and new vendors to partner with. What I enjoy the most is getting to meet new people, attending the seminars (in which you learn more about what is currently going on in the industry), as well as people watch. I love seeing what everyone is wearing!  Today is the last day of the event. Here are some of the highlights. 

http://www.magiconline.com/wwd-magic?page=0%2C4

To learn more about magic, you can see the website below.

http://www.magiconline.com

Insider Secrets with Bebe Designer: Dolly Aquino

When I started fashion school, I had no idea that I would meet such a great friend! Dolly and I took the same major at FIDM and shared a lot of experiences together. She is a great designer and I am excited that she is sharing some of her insider secrets with us today!

Name: Dolly Aquino

Company you work for: bebe

What do you do for this company: Associate Designer: Day/Evening Dresses

Did you go to fashion school: Yes. FIDM; Los Angeles

How did you get started in this industry: I made the right friend, Tosha Cole Clemens. =) She asked if I was interested in interviewing with the company she was working with weeks before graduation and I couldn’t say no. This was my first job in the industry and currently with the company.

What are the best and worst things about your job? Best part is the hands on creativity. I get to create garments to fit our very sexy and sophisticated woman. Looking at colors, fabrics, random scenery/objects everywhere is what inspires us all. Worst part is all the deadlines we have to meet AND data entry into our system. The non-creative stuff. *hehe

What is a typical day like? It’s a different day every day. No day is the same as the last. There’s no downtime. We’re constantly researching trends, sketching, entering data into our system, communicating with vendors on a daily basis, trying protos samples on models before a presentation. It’s all fast paced and I love it.

What are some of your greatest accomplishments? Thus far, seeing the dresses I’ve designed being worn on all types of women is a great accomplishment. It’s an awesome feeling to know that my work is appreciated and my work makes these women feel sexy/ beautiful.

What’s your philosophy of life? Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.

See some of Dolly’s designs below:

ON NEWS REPORTER

(LONG SLEEVE VERSION)

ON A CONTESTANT ON THE XFACTOR

ON REALITY TV STAR JWOWW

ON DANCING WITH THE STAR CHERYL BURKE

ON ACTRESS MAI DAVIKA HOORNE IN THAI COSMO

BLACK VERSION

HONEY DEW VERSION ON DIFFERENT WOMEN

Art2Wear Fashion Gala

I attended the Art2Wear Fashion Gala (a expo of wearable art) this past weekend in Nashville, TN.

I was impressed by the handcrafted products that were showcased. As many of you know, I love taking vintage pieces and making them look modern. Several designers have done just that. Some of my favorites are listed below.

www.blovintage.com

Blo Vintage- handcrafted lariat jewelry blending vintage and antique whistles from around the world.

www.missfitt.com

Miss Fitt- handmade accessories for uncommon folk. Hand felted merino wool hats, scarves, mittens and other lovely adornments.

www.theredsari.com

The Red Sari- vintage, damaged, re-imagined designs using a process of fusing wool fibers with vintage silk saris to create one of a kind work of art. The company's mission is to create jobs for women in Nepal.

While shopping, we were also accompanied with great music, cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres.

http://www.2wear.org/

Fashion Industry- What is Product Development? By Tosha Clemens

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